SENIOR CLOUD PLATFORM ENGINEER

JLR; Gaydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to shape advanced data and cloud platforms. You will design and operate cloud-native services, build microservices in Kotlin or Java, and manage AWS and Tencent Cloud architectures. Key qualifications include experience in Kubernetes and Terraform. The position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including a performance-related bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave

4 week paternity leave

Competitive pension

JLR performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven professional software engineering background, delivering reliable, production-ready systems.
• Expertise in designing and implementing distributed, event-driven microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement microservices using Kotlin or Java (Spring Boot).
• Build cloud architectures across AWS and Tencent Cloud.
• Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Create Terraform modules for Tencent Cloud infrastructure.
• Manage and optimise Kubernetes clusters.

Skills

Kotlin

Java (Spring Boot)

AWS Cloud services

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

Tools

AWS EKS

AWS EC2

AWS IAM

AWS VPC

AWS CloudWatch

Job description

Join JLR as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to play a pivotal role in the growth and success of our Electrical Engineering function. This position sits within the Assisted & Automated Driving (AAD) System Integration and Test Group, specifically the AAD Data Analysis Tools & Methods Development Chapter.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of designing, building, and operating cloud‑native services at scale. You’ll deliver high‑performance backend systems in Kotlin / Java (Spring Boot), containerise and orchestrate them using Kubernetes, automate infrastructure with Terraform, and develop robust GitLab CI / CD pipelines.

Working across AWS and Tencent Cloud, you’ll make smart architectural decisions that balance reliability, cost, security, and speed. This is a hands‑on engineering role where your expertise will directly shape the future of JLR’s advanced data and cloud platforms.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a hands-on position with plenty of scope to make an impact. Key responsibilities will include –

• Design and implement distributed, event‑driven microservices using Kotlin or Java (Spring Boot)
• Build and define cloud architectures across AWS and Tencent Cloud, covering compute, storage, networking, and managed services
• Develop and maintain GitLab CI / CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, security checks, containerisation, and deployment
• Create robust, reusable Terraform modules to provision and manage Tencent Cloud infrastructure
• Manage and optimise Kubernetes clusters, including autoscaling, resource allocation, security policies, and network configuration
• Deliver end‑to‑end observability solutions with OpenTelemetry, log aggregation, distributed tracing, and actionable monitoring alerts

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a solid background, relevant certifications, and the following key skills –

• Proven professional software engineering background, with experience delivering reliable, production‑ready systems
• Expertise in designing and implementing distributed, event‑driven microservices using Kotlin or Java (Spring Boot)
• Deep knowledge of AWS Cloud services and best practices, including EKS, EC2, IAM, VPC, Subnets, KMS, and CloudWatch
• Hands‑on production experience with Kubernetes, covering orchestration, Helm / Kustomize, and rollout strategies
• Strong Terraform skills, including module design, remote state management, and pipeline integration
• Track record of building and maintaining robust GitLab CI / CD pipelines, with multi‑stage builds, caching, and security scanning

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits :

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working

Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on‑site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.